the quinua as a cultural heritage in the gastronomy of the community of quilloac in cañar, ecuador

Abstract

This article is based on a study of quinoa and its properties for gastronomic purposes. It is intended to know about the characteristics of this cereal with high protein concentration, this food has become a fundamental element for the daily diet of the natives of the community of Quilloac. It seeks to create sweet recipes and train community leaders on the use of these quinoa-based recipes to offer people new food alternatives that guarantee their well-being and thus become a symbolic product of this community